# Iraqi government militia disarmament dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iraqi-government-militia-disarmament-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-16T19:55:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Iraqi government is attempting to consolidate military power by setting a September 30 deadline to bring all weapons under state control and restrict operations to official institutions. This initiative has met significant resistance from pro-Iran militias, including Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat al Nujaba, and Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, who argue their presence is necessary for national defense. Efforts to mediate the crisis have involved high-level Iranian involvement. Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, conducted an unannounced visit to Baghdad to seek a political compromise. However, reports indicate Tehran has messaged that there should be “no handing over of factional weapons at this time.” As the deadline approaches, tensions have escalated. Militia leaders have criticized United States influence over Iraq’s financial decisions, particularly regarding oil revenues processed through the U.S. Federal Reserve, linking government disarmament pressure to American demands. Groups such as the Badr Organization have warned that attempting to use force to disarm these factions could “trigger internal strife.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Iraqi militias resist disarmament and U.S. financial influence Iraqi militias are resisting government disarmament efforts and demanding an end to U.S. influence over the nation's oil revenues and financial systems, amid increasing coordination with Iran. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraqi-militias-resist-disarmament-and-us-financial-influence ### 2026-08-12: Esmail Qaani visits Baghdad to discuss Iraqi militia disarmament Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's plan to disarm pro-Iran militias before a September 30 deadline, seeking a political compromise to avoid internal conflict. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esmail-qaani-visits-baghdad-to-discuss-iraqi-militia-disarmament --- Cite as: Iraqi government militia disarmament dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iraqi-government-militia-disarmament-dispute